Harden's survey result
Summary
“Basic room, basic service… but man, the food is good!!” – and “incredible value” – at this Camberwell canteen, which is renowned as one of the capital’s better cheap eats. It knocks out “fiery but tasty” dishes from Xinjiang in China’s northwest, home of the Muslim Uighurs.
Summary
The “fabulous, flavour-packed, spicy ‘Chinese’ food from China’s Muslim northwest” (Xinjiang, home of the Uighurs) “never fails to hit the spot” at this “canteen-style” pit-stop in Camberwell. It’s an absolute “byword for value”, too (“and now accepts card payment”).
Summary
“Xinjiang/Uighur flavours that make few excuses for local palates”, with “big portions and small prices” have combined to win a cult following for this outpost of north west China in deepest Camberwell. Expect “great food in a basic setting” along with “a wait – it gets seriously busy”. Top Tip – hand-made noodles and “lamb fat skewers are divine”.
Summary
“Xinjiang/Uighur flavours that make few excuses for local palates”, with “big portions and small prices” have combined to win a cult following for this outpost of north west China in deepest Camberwell. Expect “great food in a basic setting” along with “a wait – it gets seriously busy”. Top Tip – hand-made noodles and “lamb fat skewers are divine”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £13.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
49 Camberwell Church St, London, SE5 8TR
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 2 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 2 pm‑11 pm |
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